Is it proper to take one ostocalcium tablet a day to rule out chances of calcium deficiency or taking half of a litre milk daily is sufficient? Does taking full milk tea provides less calcium because the tea may inhibit calcium absorption? I have the first and the third symptom as described in your article. What I should do to rule out chances of calcium deficiency? I am 66 years old male.

Dt. Apeksha ThakkarDietitian/Nutritionist12yrs exp

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Hello, Calcium supplements should never be encouraged ,unless it is orescribed by the doctor. Tea and coffeee hinder calcium absorption massively ,taken anytime of the day. Encourage green vegetables, nachni,sesame seeds, milk and its products in the diet. And ensure you never take calcium supplements or food with iron or any other nutrients. Get optimum vitamin D, which is very important for calcium absorption. 

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Dt. Neha SuryawanshiDietitian/Nutritionist12yrs exp

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Avoid taking osteocalcium unless prescribed by the doctor. Take green vegetables, all milk and milk products, ragi and sesame seeds to get enough calcium and take enough vitamin D for calcium absorption. Avoid taking tea and coffee as it hinders calcium absorption. 

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